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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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